Lise Autogena

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Lise Autogena is a Danish artist living in the UK.

Autogena is probably best known for her Sound Mirrors Project [1]. Inspired by the derelict acousic mirrors at Denge, England, it aims to create two new sound mirrors on the coast of England and France which will enable people on either side of the English Channel to speak to each other. Her work tends to feature very lengthy and complex development, involving forming diverse communities of artists, business people, scientists, children etc. who come together to work on each project. She says:

“From the outset, I am often not sure whether it will be possible to realise my rather Utopian projects. I nevertheless commit years of research and development. Risk is an important part of my work, and the long term potential of my projects is important to me.”

At the age of 17, she left home to live in Denmark's famous experimental community Christiania, an experience which she has said was very important in her development.

In 2001, Black Shoals, a collaboration with Joshua Portway was shown at the Tate Gallery in London.

In 2004 she received a 3 year NESTA fellowship to aid her to develop her work.